Important Dates to Remember

Friday, October 6: TJSHS Awards Night
Monday, October 9: Thanksgiving Day (Schools Closed)
Tuesday, October 10: Professional Development Day (No Classes)
October 11 & 12: Parent Teacher Interviews & ISP Meetings
Thursday, October 12: Picture Day!

Principal's Report

This week I didn't get to spend as much time in the school as I would like. Monday was spent working with the other rural Black Gold schools. Tuesday I was ill, and Wednesday and Thursday was spent working with the entire district on district-wide initiatives, and now it is Friday already!

What a day to be back though as it is awards night!!! I encourage everyone to attend either to celebrate, or to be inspired by our recipients from the 2022-2023 school year.

While the skills and attitudes celebrated this evening will pay dividends as our students move through school and into the workforce, it's always nice to get a dividend or two right now...

Thanks to our sponsors including Black Gold Regional Schools, Thorsby School Council, The Brod family, Thorsby and District Chamber of Commerce, Thorsby Lions Club, Thorsby Branch Royal Canadian Legion, The family of Ken Banton, Buck Mountain Gas, Chancellery of Canadian Order of Decoration, John Elson, Our Lady Victory, Rosemarie Zurek, The Family of Patricia Lefsrud, Carl Stultz, The Gillis-Magnan Family, the Thorsby Historical Society, Thorsby & District Curling Club, Ruhr Valley Lumber, Denise Seib, the Thosby Junior Senior High School Students' Union, Thorsby Junior Senior High School, Ms. Sam Sauer, Lorelei McLeod, Cheryl Raugust & Tania MacLean, and the Thorsby Community League on behalf of Edith Rolston.

Lastly, a huge thanks to Mr. Ed Van Horn who dotted all the "i"s and crossed all the "t"s to make this event possible, and to Delry Velasquez, Davis Bendoritis, Emily Tuck, and Ethan Dobko.

See you next week.

Post-Secondary Lowdown - Open Houses are starting... make sure you sign up in advance!

Open Houses are a great way to see campuses, learn about different programs and in some cases apply for free or win tuition!
Each week we will feature upcoming Open Houses and share links to registration or move information.
- Olds College (Olds): Friday, October 13, 2023 (10:00 am to 2:00 pm) and Saturday, October 14, 2023 (9:30am to 2:00pm) Registration Open
- University of Alberta (Edmonton): Saturday, October 14, 2023 (9:00 am - 3:00 pm) Registration Link
- St. Mary’s University (Calgary): Saturday, October 14, 2023 (10:00am to 2:00pm) More Information

Terry Fox Run Donations

School Goal: $1000.00

To donate, please follow this link: 2023 Terry Fox Run TJSHS or donate cash in the front office. Money will be collected until Friday, October 13, 2023.

Book Rec's from Gourley

Hey there, bookworms! 📚 Looking for a literary escape that'll leave you mesmerized? Look no further than "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab. Trust me, this book is awesome. Picture this: a Faustian bargain, a dash of historical charm, and a protagonist you can't help but root for. Addie's journey through centuries, her invisible dance with time, and the beautifully crafted narrative will have you hooked from page one. It's a tale of identity, resilience, and the mark we leave on the world. So, if you're ready to embark on an unforgettable literary adventure, grab a copy from the library and get lost in Addie's invisible life. Happy reading!

~ Mr. Gourley

Subway and Hot Lunch

We wil once again be offering Subway subs on Wednesdays this year. Orders and money are due on the Monday prior at 10:00 am. Subs are $5.50 and can be purchased at the Office or online.. Our next Sub order will be on October 18 so orders are due October 16

We are fortunate to be able to participate in the Hot Lunch program with the Elementary School. Individual entres are $4. Students can also purchase groups of Hot Lunch tickets online..

October 17: Taco in a Bag

October 20: Mr. Noodles and Cookies

Ski Club is Back!

Mrs. McLeod has been busy planning Ski Club for this winter! She has booked all of the dates for ski nights and for the Ski trip to Marmot Basin in March. Check out the days here. All levels of skiers are welcome to come out!

December 8 and 18

January 18

February 5 and 16

March 4 and 13

Marmot Basin--March 21/22

Weekly Round Up

Work Ex and RAP Programs

If you are interested in the RAP or Work Ex Program, come see Miss Powlik. She has all of the paperwork and can answer any questions you might have.

Gr 7 Science

Our Grade 7's had a great time learning how to make ice cream in Science!

Health and Safety in Our School

Vaping is of particular concern, not only at our school but in schools across the world. Our hope is that together with parents and other stakeholders we can increase knowledge of the effects of vaping and, by doing so, reduce their consumption

I have included links to several resources below as well as a link to our statement of fair notice regarding the consequences for failing to adhere to the rules related to illegal substances I have outlined above.

Fair Notice on Vaping For Thorsby Junior Senior High School

Gov't of Canada: Consequences of Vaping

What we do and don't know about vaping

What vaping does to the body

Vaping and Teens GoA

Tobacco and Vaping AHS

Tobacco and Vaping Resources for Teachers AHS

Tip sheet for parents

Golf

Congratulations to our Jr and Sr golfers who represented our school at their respective tournaments.

Senior Golfers: Mathew Mudry, Colin Mitchell, Ayden Probe and Flynn Scheetz

Junior Golfer: Declan Benbow

Junior Girls Volleyball

Volleyball season has begun! Come on out and cheer on the girls for our first home game of the season Thursday October 12th against Calmar. Game is expected to start around 3:30pm.

Bus App

Not sure if your child's bus is running? Download the app! Details on how to do this can be found here: Bus Status 4

Yearbooks

2022-2023 are here!! If you ordered one, come down and get your copy. If you'd like a copy, they are $40 and are available in the Office.. You can also purchase them on your Power school account